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Senior Electrical Engineer - Outside IR35

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Senior level
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Senior level
Designs electrical distribution systems for energy-sector facilities across feasibility, FEED, EPC, and detailed design stages. Responsibilities include equipment specifications, load studies, protection and relay settings, LV/MV single-line diagrams, motor control schematics, vendor deliverable reviews, cost estimates, bills of materials, and engineering scopes. The role also involves client and vendor coordination, constructability reviews, and mentoring engineering team members. This is a 12-month contract based in Woking.
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About you: 

Join us. Unleash your energy within. 

If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector. 

We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.

Our purpose and beliefs: 

As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.

It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen.  Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:
We PLAY BIG

We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY

We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE

We are built on INFINITE THINKING

Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us: https://kentplc.com/who-we-are/purpose-beliefs


Kent is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer for 12 months contract to be based in Woking.
Scope of Work:

  • Design electrical distribution systems in a multidisciplinary project environment, focusing on feasibility studies, FEED, and detailed design for new facilities.
  • Prepare electrical equipment specifications, data sheets, and procurement requisitions.
  • Develop and coordinate protective relay settings and electrical system protection studies.
  • Perform load listings and electrical equipment sizing to support design and procurement activities.
  • Produce LV and MV single line diagrams with strong emphasis on relay and metering systems associated with substations and e-houses.
  • Design motor protection and control schematics and wiring diagrams.
  • Review vendor engineering deliverables for compliance with technical specifications, regulatory requirements, and applicable codes and standards.
  • Provide coaching, mentoring, and guidance to engineering team members on project execution.
  • Apply extensive experience in power system studies utilizing ETAP.
  • Prepare Bills of Materials (BOMs) and major equipment cost estimates for feasibility studies, project development bases (PDB), and detailed engineering stages.
  • Define scopes of work, develop engineering cost estimates, and prepare detailed engineering deliverable lists for proposals and project execution.
  • Participate in internal project meetings, client discussions, and vendor review sessions as required.
  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, project teams, and stakeholders.
  • Review project designs to ensure constructability, operability, and compliance with project standards and objectives.

Key Requirements

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering (BEng / MSc)
  • Chartered Electrical Engineer / Member of the IET
  • Significant number of years of experience in the refining, petrochemical, chemical process, or in the power generation industry
  • Proven experience in designing electrical distribution systems within a multidisciplinary project environment in FEED, EPC, and detailed design for facilities
  • Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Team player, proven multi-tasker with strong organisational skills
  • Self-motivated and goal-oriented
  • Strong computer background including experience with MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process. Please contact us confidentially at [email protected] to find out how we can support you.

About UsAbout you:

Join us. Unleash your energy within.

If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.

We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.

Our purpose and beliefs:

As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.

It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:

We PLAY BIG
We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY
We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE
We are built on INFINITE THINKING

Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us:

Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:

We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.  

Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.

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